MessengerEPX – Extreme Peneda Xúres
Event summary
The EPX – Extreme Peneda-Xurés 2026 is a mountain bike event taking place on July 4, 2026, starting and finishing in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal. It offers three autonomous GPS-guided routes: Black Wolf (199 km, 5200 m elevation), White Wolf (168 km, 3900 m elevation), and Green Wolf (124 km, 3300 m elevation).
Open to participants aged 19 and over, the event emphasizes physical and mental challenge, resilience, and respect for nature, with no competitive character. The course crosses five mountain ranges in Portugal and Spain, including protected natural parks, providing a unique experience in diverse and demanding terrain.
Participants have 19 hours to complete their chosen route, with strict time barriers and safety rules. The event fosters solidarity and self-sufficiency, with no external support allowed except for aid from locals or fellow participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Individual, male
• Individual, female
Start/finish locations: Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal
Start times per category/distance: 05:00
Cut-off times:
• Black Wolf: 103 km by 15:00 (10h), 155 km by 19:30 (14h30)
• White Wolf: 123 km by 19:30 (14h30)
• Green Wolf: 89 km by 20:00 (15h)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 3, 17:00–23:00
• July 4, 04:00–04:30 and 13:00–23:59
• July 5, until 02:00
• Location: Posto de Turismo (side door), Arcos de Valdevez
Participants limit: 180 validated registrations
Registration deadline: June 23, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Mostly unpaved paths, trails, and roads including dirt, cobblestones, loose stones, ruts; mostly rideable
Course format: Autonomous GPS-guided routes with three sequential options: Black Wolf (199 km), White Wolf (168 km), Green Wolf (124 km)
Race routes:
• Black Wolf: 199 km, 5200 m elevation
• White Wolf: 168 km, 3900 m elevation
• Green Wolf: 124 km, 3300 m elevation
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with manual control points and GPS track verification
Prizes: Finisher memento for all; possible awards for top 3 fastest per category and route, awarded by ADERE-PG between 19:00 and 20:30 on event day
Location
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Black Wolf 199 km
White Wolf 168 km
Green Wolf 124 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: participant kit includes bib plate, zip ties, and timing chip
🏅 Finisher prize: EPX – Extreme Peneda-Xurés 2025 finisher memento
⏱️ Timing + live results by category with electronic chip and manual controls
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for event day
🥤 Aid stations: participants may resupply at local sources such as homes, cafes, and shops indicated on provided stickers
🚿 Showers available
🧳 Bicycle storage available night before and after event until 2:00 on July 5
🏆 Awards for top 3 participants per category and route based on fastest times
